2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Fiat Panda | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Expedition |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 5406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 106 L |